Cosmetic Bonding

Cosmetic bonding is the process of applying a tooth-colored composite material to improve the appearance of a tooth.

This process improves the aesthetics of your smile while allowing the tooth to maintain a natural appearance. In order to bond a tooth, tooth colored material is added to the tooth to build it up.

Bonding is often used to:

Correct the shape of a chipped tooth

Correct the appearance of a cracked tooth

Provide more even tooth color

Advantages of bonding over other treatments include:

Bonding can be a less expensive treatment than other cosmetic options

An appointment for bonding treatment usually takes less than one hour to complete

Bonding usually allows the tooth’s structure to be preserved

Bonding may sometimes be preferred over veneers or crowns but may not be as long-lasting or durable. Bonding material can stain from coffee, tea, tobacco or some foods so proper home care is important.